It's hard working in retail, because you realize just how dumb, mean spirited, and ridiculous the human race is.
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#1 Can you get one in for me before Christmas?
#2 Can you just double-check anyway?
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#3 Don’t you have any more out the back?
#4 Can’t you just sell me one of the ones that are on hold?
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#5 I’ve been waiting a really long time!
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#6 I really need [out of stock item], though!
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#7 Why don’t you have any of [unavailable item]?
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#8 …Now that I’ve got your attention
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#9 That line is too long, I’m not waiting. Can’t you just put me through now
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#10 I’ve been on hold for five minutes already!
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#11 The story
You see, I just need this more than whoever has it on hold because[long-winded, rambling, time-wasting story]
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#12 Why do I have to wait for someone else to help me? Can’t YOU just help me?
#13 Need what?
I need that thing. You know the one? With the thing that does the thing. Come on, you know it
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#14 Cash back
Hi I need to return this. I don't want it anymore. I don't have a receipt. I'd like it back in cash, thanks
#15 Is anyone actually working around here?
